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Milwaukee vs DeWalt mid-torque cordless impact wrench

Posted on 1/25/21 at 9:57 am
Posted by BigPapiDoesItAgain
Amérique du Nord
Member since Nov 2009
2747 posts
Posted on 1/25/21 at 9:57 am
Any opinions on one vs the other? Specifically DeWalt 20v XR DCF894 and Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2962-2X - Primarily for lug bolts, driving lag screws/bolts, not commercial or heavy use, but I do want a tool with enough power to bust lugs on well maintained vehicles without using a breaker bar. I know I'm probably splitting hairs her and either will do, but if anyone has any experience with either, I'd appreciate some thoughts.
Posted by Run up middle
DeRidder
Member since Oct 2012
1406 posts
Posted on 1/25/21 at 10:19 am to
wee use both at work, and would much prefer Milwaukee
Posted by The Nino
Member since Jan 2010
21519 posts
Posted on 1/25/21 at 10:46 am to
I use DeWalt 20v products for most everything around the house and have never had an issue with reliability/power. That said, I have a friend in an auto based industry, and their shops have been switching from DeWalt to Milwaukee cordless products. Their tools are slightly smaller and lighter with the same power. Don't think you can go wrong with either
Posted by southern686
Narnia
Member since Nov 2015
883 posts
Posted on 1/25/21 at 12:13 pm to
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The Nino

Pretty much nailed it.
They both are really high quality tools; you can't go wrong with either. They both will last years under home owner use.
Personally, I own Milwaukee. They seem a tad ahead in build quality. My friends that are mechanics all own them as well.


Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
16536 posts
Posted on 1/25/21 at 2:25 pm to
I would go with a fullsize 1/2" like the DCF899 if you want one tool to do all that. I have the DCF899 and a 3/8" version and the 3/8" ok for lighter tasks but no mid-torque wrench is going to sink a lag bolt well if it hits a knot. Especially considering that max torque rating are for take-off applications, not driving. I have 60V FlexVolt stuff too, slapping on of those batteries to the DCF899 is how I go over using the 5Ah battery it came with. It's a heavy combo but it will drive big lags into landscape timbers with zero issue.
Posted by awestruck
Member since Jan 2015
10923 posts
Posted on 1/25/21 at 4:26 pm to
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would much prefer Milwaukee
quote:

cordless impact wrench
Posted by armsdealer
Member since Feb 2016
11492 posts
Posted on 1/25/21 at 9:21 pm to
I have Dewalt because I can get access to the employee store which has stuff cheap. Anyway, both are fine, I'd go with whatever you can get a better deal on OR whoever has a tool you want that other lines don't have. My most used Dewalt "tools" are the fans and tire inflator.
Posted by sleepytime
Member since Feb 2014
3565 posts
Posted on 1/25/21 at 10:24 pm to
Milwaukee unless you already have dewalt stuff, everything I’ve read says Milwaukee’s batteries are the best around and they have the widest selection of tools. I have the the m12 stubby Milwaukee impact and it is the most used tool I own next to screwdrivers. It breaks lug nuts loose with ease and gets under lawnmowers to take the blades off without having to lift it up much.
Posted by nolanola
Member since Nov 2010
7580 posts
Posted on 1/26/21 at 11:04 pm to
Makita
Posted by awestruck
Member since Jan 2015
10923 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:40 am to
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Makita
I tend to agree

... however he was asking which was the better of these two.
Posted by BigPapiDoesItAgain
Amérique du Nord
Member since Nov 2009
2747 posts
Posted on 1/28/21 at 7:09 pm to
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Makita

Nothing against Makita, I use their impact XPS bits, but already have tools in the two lines I mentioned, and didn't want to go to a third. I really like their compact surge hydraulic impact driver with the phosphorescent ring, but have the Milwaukee version of that tool (which is excellent, by the way).
Posted by NYCAuburn
TD Platinum Membership/SECr Sheriff
Member since Feb 2011
57002 posts
Posted on 1/28/21 at 7:32 pm to
I’m a Milwaukee 18v guy. I’m up to 19 tools

I have the high torque fuel 1/2”. I love it. It actually failed but has a 5 year warranty. I believe dewalts are 3.

Mine was fully covered even shipping for replacement.

I find more product offering from Milwaukee line but dewalt has some really good options
This post was edited on 1/28/21 at 9:05 pm
Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
16536 posts
Posted on 1/28/21 at 7:39 pm to
Milwaukee is a better choice for mechanical work with their lineup, DeWalt has a definite edge for woodworking and construction. I have both tools in both systems.
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